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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1909
Page
2
A Wells Maine resident recounts long travel and sleepless worry leading to nervous prostration and two collapses. The ad promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a remedy to rebuild the nervous system and restore organ harmony with a money back guarantee.
Katherine M. Roof contributes The White Shadow with James L. Ford and Kate Jordan writes The British Grafters The American Girl Losing Her Charm explored by Kate Jordan An illustrated page on William M Chase and his artistic achievements featured Ethlyn Leslie Huston verses with a vivid color illustration by E H Miner
Stanley Ketchel defeated Philadelphia Jack O'Brien by knockout in the tenth round in New York. O'Brien fought bravely but Ketchel's relentless aggression and boxing power wore him down as the final bell rang with Ketchel standing. Ketchel hailed as the era’s great fighter, while O'Brien ponders another bout to regain edge.
Sidney Hatch of the Illinois Athletic Club won the Marathon of All Nations in Chicago with a world indoor mark of 2 44 1 5. Alexander Thibeau finished second, Erxleben of St Louis third after a strong final effort. Erxleben was carried off exhausted. Forshaw led early but faded late.
A Yukon Oklahoma mother credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with curing her two year old’s severe rash after weeks of deterioration. She describes intense itching, blistering, and nearly three months of distress before applying the products, which she says halted the spread and produced rapid improvement. The letter dates August 28 and September 17, 1900.
Rev A Lincoln Shute of the First M E Church will begin a three part sermon series on Salvation at King Street Church. He will explain the salvation process in simple terms over two weeks with C H Baker leading singing.
Chicago March 27 It was announced that if Frank Gotch world wrestling champion defeats Yussiff Mahmout on April 14 he will have another chance at George Hackenschmidt the Russian lion. A Melbourne syndicate will offer a purse of 25000 for a contest in Australia between the two famous wrestlers. Mr Sanderson of the Sanderson Vincent company is here to arrange the match. Hackenschmidt has signified willingness to make another try with Gotch.
Millions rely on Cuticura Soap and Ointment for eczemas rashes itchings inflammations and other skin issues. The ad highlights their use for toilet bath nursery and cleansing with a Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases offered.
The mother of H. M. Adams of Henrietta Pa asserts seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured her five year battle with eczema and poisoned blood believed to have affected the lungs. The ad promotes Electric Bitters for eruptions eczema salt Rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism priced 50 cents and guaranteed by O T Erhart.
In the city, a second meeting brings the Y M C A team and the high school squad to the gym for a decisive battle. Both sides report strong practices and perfect form as they aim to claim the city championship with a possible third game.
Runners from the east gather at Getty Square Yonkers this afternoon for a marathon finishing the last 19 miles at the New York American League grounds. Boston athlete Robert A. Fowler is favored as the field opens with several athletic contests at the park.
Pazo Ointment guarantees cure of itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. 50c.
New York March 27 two top matches loomed in the international 18.2 inch billiard tournament this afternoon and evening. Ora Morningstar faces Calvin Demarest of Chicago, former amateur champion, in the afternoon while George Slosson meets Louis Cure, the French expert, in the evening. Morningstar and Slosson both lead with two wins and no losses.
Pedestrian Edward Payson Weston reached the Iroquois hotel in Buffalo at 1 a.m. after an 18 hour stretch covering about 49 miles. By 6 a.m. he resumed walking toward East Aurora and Olean as rain turned to snow. Weston has traveled 466 miles of his 4,300 mile journey.
The article reports rumors that the St. Louis Cardinals may acquire Cubs infielder Heine Zimmerman as manager Bresnahan, missing in Little Rock, eyes infield help. Manager Chance of the Cubs attends the Little Rock Cubs game with Chance, seeking a catcher as Bresnahan trains trades.
Dayton dispatch reports Cleveland lightweight Tommy Kilbane blamed a fifth round trip and fall for the drawn ten round fight with Chicago lightweight Kid White. The bout finished evenly after Kilbane was floored in the fifth.
Decatur banker Jas Milliken, who died recently, leaves a will establishing a $1 million charity and education trust for the city. Milliken University receives $400,000, while about $100,000 goes to his wife, nephews, and nieces. He had no direct heirs and helped found Decatur’s Milliken University with $500,000.
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recalls a near fatal lung illness several times. After failing remedies and dire forecasts she found relief and lasting cure with Dr King’s New Discovery, now used for coughs colds and bronchial ailments. Trial bottle free. 50c and 1.00 guaranteed by O T Erhart.
An advertisement praises a medical specialist for curing female headaches and back pains at home. It claims many have been treated, offers referrals to cured patients, and promises absolute secrecy in all professional dealings. It urges readers to call the doctor and trust his care.
Featherweight champion Abe Attell knocked out Frankie White of Chicago in the eighth round of a scheduled twenty round bout in Dayton. White fought gamely but could not match Attell’s class.
Frank Gotch world wrestling champion defeated John Perrelli introduced as Italy's champion in a rough two fall bout. Gotch won in twelve and nine minutes amid heated exchanges and a post fall altercation as Perrelli tried to strike Gotch.
Jimmy Callahan former Chicago White Sox manager announces he sent a fine payment to National Baseball Commission President Herrmann and is reinstated after a three year ban.
Otto Suter of Cleveland defeated Detroit wrestler Dmocho Woski known as the Polish Wonder in Toledo. The match ended in two straight falls with times of five minutes seven seconds and eight minutes.
Rain disrupted the White Sox game at Chutes Park, delaying the matchup with the Angels. Both clubs hope to resume play today after a soggy morning.
Chicago March 27 The western friends of James J. Corbett rush to his support. World champion Jack Johnson receives a telegram from western promoters urging him not to sign with James J. Jeffries until he has boxed with Gentleman Jim. They offer a purse for this match.
A compact aphorism notes that men stir much smoke around women yet tend to keep a calm firelessness, suggesting social dynamics and masculine bravado around female company. The remark frames gendered behavior in playful observational terms.
An old newspaper fragment references JInny One or Bromo Quinine as a claimed cold remedy promising quick relief. The terse line hints at a one day or two day cure claim without detailed evidence or endorsement.
At the Bijou last night three Thumbers performed on the amateur bill and impressed. Walter Schaldach showed notable vocal growth with a high soprano, La Petite Mayme delivered solid singing, and George Yarrington displayed genuine talent with a strong Hooligan character and the familiar song What Do You Think of That. The combined regular and extra acts created an entertaining program.
The catechetical class led by Rev. J. J. Clemens will present a public review of the catechism next Sunday at 7 30 PM. Essays by scholars include The Introduction by Florence Christen and sections on the Creed Lord's Prayer and Baptism with contributors Florence Christen Henry Evjen Harold Stavrum Alpha Bakken Ralph Kindley Lois Hammersberg Vivian Hanson Laura Schaal Reinhart Heart Alfred Martinson Ben Nelson Mae Lawson and others. The event precedes confirmation on Palm Sunday.
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